GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
lewdobscene
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
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surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
denizeninhabitant
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
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